Police cruiser lights at the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian in Charleston, SC

Date of Incident: August 30, 2024

South Carolina Reporting Authority: Charleston County Sheriff’s Office

Type of Accident: Vehicle Collision

Location of Accident: Sam Rittenburg Boulevard at Dupont Road

Injuries: One Fatality

Description of Accident: A 76-year-old Charleston woman lost her life following a car accident in West Ashley. The crash occurred on Friday afternoon at the intersection of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard and Dupont Road. The woman was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for treatment but succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday morning, four days after the collision. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details have been released at this time.

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